Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Josh Laney talks apprenticeships and what they mean for businesses Posted Photo by Jessica Vaughn By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - The Gateway Initiative has worked in the last few years to bring registered apprenticeships for Tourism and Hospitality to the state. During the latest South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series, Alabama Department of Apprenticeship Director Josh Laney spoke on what exactly an apprenticeship is, how it works, and what it means for employers and employees. The biggest question from many employers is what can a registered apprenticeship do to help their company? According to Laney, a lot.